Re: Targeted advertising

Steve VanDevender <stevev@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in <iebfvr$2nje$1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>:
Cipher <notavalid@xxxxxxxxxxx> writes:

This is the same issue that existed over a decade ago with TRUSTe and
website privacy policies -- their "seal of approval" only meant that
a) a policy was in place and b) to the best of TRUSTe's knowledge, it
was followed.

Ah, ISO 9000-series logic applied to the law: we just do what we say we
will, so we're compliant.

First read as HAL 9000 logic.

Based on its exhibited behavior, HAL 9000 logic seemed to inexorably
lead to the conclusion "kill all humans".

"Of course, Dave. I'm happy to do that. Shall we sing Daisy now?"

--
Nothing says "Don't crash into me" quite like five rounds rapid into the
radiator...
-- JoeB, in the Monastery
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Relevant Pages

  • Re: Targeted advertising
    ... a policy was in place and b) to the best of TRUSTe's knowledge, ... will, so we're compliant. ... Based on its exhibited behavior, HAL 9000 logic seemed to inexorably ... At least we know its analysis engine was working ...
    (alt.sysadmin.recovery)
  • Re: Targeted advertising (was Re: ASR-DC in December)
    ... a policy was in place and b) to the best of TRUSTe's knowledge, ... will, so we're compliant. ... a general rule I don't believe it until a manager comes to me almost in ... -- Matt Holiab, in the Monastery ...
    (alt.sysadmin.recovery)
  • Re: Targeted advertising (was Re: ASR-DC in December)
    ... a policy was in place and b) to the best of TRUSTe's knowledge, ... will, so we're compliant. ... Perna condita delenda est ...
    (alt.sysadmin.recovery)